Free judiciary must for survival

LAHORE - Speakers who addressed a Iqbal Day function have linked the survival, stability and progress of the country to following the philosophy of Allama Iqbal. They maintained that factors like supremacy of the Parliament, rule of law and independence of judiciary were necessary for strengthening democracy in the country. They said that Pakistan could become an independent democratic state if the nation adhered to the philosophy of Allama Iqbal. They stressed the need for strengthening the institutions for the well-being of the people and solidarity of the country.

The Iqbal Day function was held here at Alhamra on Sunday. Markazi Majlis-e-Iqbal organised the function. Former Chief Minister Sindh Ghaus Ali Shah presided over the ceremony while President SCBA Ali Ahmad Kurd was the chief guest. Dr Javed Iqbal, Farzana Raja, Athar Minallah, Attaul Haq Qasmi, Dr Baseera Anbreen and Muneeb Iqbal also addressed the function. Editor-in-Chief TheNation Majid Nizami, Editor TheNation Arif Nizami, Justice Aftab Farrukh, Justice Sardar Muhammad Dogar, Mian Afzal Hayat and Mian Farooq were also present.